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The 12 Best Desserts in Seattle, Washington
I am a sucker for cupcakes, doughnuts, and ice cream. When I am exploring a city, I always check out the local dessert offerings. After living in Seattle for a few months, I had checked out most of the sweet shops in the city (I mean let’s be real, I checked out most of them in just a few weeks. Oops!). Below are my favorite places to grab something sweet in Seattle. If you share my love of desserts be sure to check out some of these places the next time you visit the Emerald City! Shug’s Soda Fountain and Ice Cream When you need a break from the crowded…
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Self-Guided Fremont Seattle Walking Tour
Welcome to the center of the universe! Scientists coined this nickname for the North Seattle neighborhood in the early 90s. They determined that Fremont was as good a place as any to receive this acclaim and the city council made this official in 1994. In this eccentric neighborhood, you can find a troll, a chocolate factory, dinosaurs, and even a controversial statue. Fremont might not initially come to mind when creating a Seattle itinerary but after spending an afternoon here you might start to understand why Fremont received its title. Seattle is an extremely bike and pedestrian-friendly city. I have created a walking tour for Fremont, but you could also…
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How to Take the Theo Chocolate Factory Tour in Seattle, Washington
Every time I walked around Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood, I knew I could smell chocolate in the air. Before I’d convinced myself I was making it up, I realized that Fremont is home to the Theo Chocolate factory. After living in Seattle for a few months I was familiar with Theo. You can find their chocolate in grocery stores and local bakeries. My favorite Seattle cookie (the Mackles’more) even has a piece of Theo Chocolate on top. By the way- that cookie is sold at Hello Robin. And you should absolutely stop by there when you are in town! If you are interested in even more Seattle desserts, check out this post. Once I…
